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The Russians hiding in the woods to escape conscription

Natalia Smolentceva
March 25, 2023

Hundreds of thousands of Russians have left their homeland since President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine. Many were fleeing to avoid being called up to fight. Some who are unwilling to join the army are still in Russia, but they are living in hiding.

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